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616 8TH ST

AMES, IA 50010
0
Baths
1,860 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,466 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$179,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$185,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountySTORY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Meeker Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Ames High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Ames Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Ames Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50010These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,538
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.551 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,385
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,292
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

616 8th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Ames 50010

How it measures up in Ames 50010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ames 50010.

Living area1,860 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 616 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmes 50010Story County
Living areabigger than1,860 ft²77% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac47% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than197754% of homes49% of homes

About 616 8th St

When did 616 8th St, Ames, IA last sell?

616 8th St, Ames, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 616 8th St, Ames, IA?

616 8th St, Ames, IA has 1,860 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 616 8th St, Ames, IA built?

616 8th St, Ames, IA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 616 8th St, Ames, IA?

616 8th St, Ames, IA is assigned to Meeker Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ames High School (high), rated A-; Ames Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Ames Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 616 8th St, Ames, IA compare to other homes in Ames 50010?

Among the 9,689 homes in Ames 50010, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,860 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1977 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 616 8th St, Ames, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 616 8th St, Ames, IA was $2,466. The county assessed it at $179,300.

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